decern
[dih-
surn
]
/dɪˈsɜrn/
verb (used without object)
1.
Scots Law.
to enter a judicial decree.
verb (used with object)
2.
Archaic.
to discern.
Origin
1400-50;
late Middle English
decernen
to decide <
Old French
decerner
<
Latin
dēcernere,
equivalent to
dē-
de-
+
cernere
to separate, decide
British Dictionary definitions for
decern
decern
/
dɪˈsɜːn
/
verb
(
transitive
)
1.
(
Scots law
) to decree or adjudge
2.
an archaic spelling of
discern
Word Origin
C15: from Old French
decerner,
from Latin
dēcernere
to judge, from
cernere
to discern